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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.92, 12,999.12 and 7,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.92, 12,999.12 and 7,084.48 is: 10,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.92 : 12,999.12 = 7,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.92/12,999.12 = 7,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.92x = 12,999.12 × 7,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.92x = 92,092,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,092,005.66/8,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.01

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